Nissan announces compensation for Mitsubishi kei-car users

The plan is aimed to amply cover extra gasoline costs and possible refunds of tax credits incurred due to discrepancies between the vehicles’ original fuel economy figures and the updated figures.ETAuto | June 23, 2016, 13:10 IST

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Automaker Nissan Motor has announced a compensation plan for users of Dayz and Dayz Roox kei-cars, in line with new fuel efficiency figures submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

The plan is aimed to amply cover extra gasoline costs and possible refunds of tax credits incurred due to discrepancies between the vehicles’ original fuel economy figures and the updated figures. In addition, the compensation is intended to acknowledge the concern and inconvenience caused to users of these vehicles.

All Dayz and Dayz Roox users identified in individual vehicle registration documentation up to April 21, 2016 will be eligible for compensation. In applicable cases, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will pay returns of tax incentives on behalf of vehicle users.

Current users will get 1,00,000 yen (around $956) per vehicle, lease and residual value loan users 10,000 yen (around $95) per contract year, and 10,000 yen per year of use for previous users. However, for previous users proof is required.

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